James Moody
The longtime playing partner of Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody was one of the first saxophonists to play bebop extensively on tenor. An extremely versatile stylist, Moody has played superb blues and bebop, effective R&B-influenced material and soul jazz, and first-rate ballads. He's an accomplished player on alto as well as tenor, and was also among the earliest jazz musicians to become a tremendous flutist. Moody began playing alto at 16, then switched to tenor. He played in a military band while with the Air Force, and had one engagement with Dizzy Gillespie's orchestra. After his discharge, Moody joined Gillespie, playing tenor until leaving in 1948. He traveled to Europe, touring France, Scandanavia and Sweden, now playing alto. Moody made his recording debut as a leader for Blue Note in 1948, heading an octet that included Cecil Payne, Art Blakey and Chano Pozo. He recorded "I'm In The Mood For Love" in 1949, and it became a hit three years later, thanks to Eddie Jefferson's lyrics and King Pleasure's vocals. During the '50s, Moody led a septet that played R&B-tinged material, made several excellent dates for Argo and led another group playing mainly flute. During the '60s he played in a three-tenor band with Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons. Moody cut many '50s albums for Prestige and Argo, and continued recording for Prestige in the '60s, as well as DJM. He rejoined Gillespie from 1963 to 1968, then worked in Las Vegas during the late '70s. There were '70s sessions on MPS/Pausa, Muse and Vanguard. Moody continued visiting Europe and heading bands, as well occasional reunions with Gillespie. They toured in 1980. Moody resurfaced in the late '80s recording for RCA/Novus, and has made some fine albums for that label. His early Blue Note and some '50s Prestige sets have been reissued on CD, as have some '70s Muse releases. His RCA/Novus dates, including Honey from '91 are currently available.
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The Ultimate Jazz Archive 27 - 1951 - 55 (1 Of 4)
Jazz - Erschienen bei Carinco AG am 18.02.2007
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Flute 'N The Blues
Jazz - Erschienen bei Master Classics Records am 01.01.2000
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James Moody: Cookin' in the Blues + Another Bag
Jazz - Erschienen bei Blue Velvet am 12.05.2016
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Over the Rainbow (The Best Of)
Jazz - Erschienen bei Werner Last's Favourites Jazz am 01.01.2008
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Thanks For The Memory
Klassik - Erschienen bei Chandos am 01.08.1988
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Running the Gamut: Legendary Sessions
Bebop - Erschienen bei Good Time Records am 24.09.2021
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James Moody: Live at the Jazz Workshop
Jazz - Erschienen bei Blue Velvet am 13.04.2017
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Priceless Jazz 40 : James Moody
Jazz - Erschienen bei GRP am 01.01.1999
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Chicago Concert
Jazz - Erschienen bei Original Jazz Classics am 21.11.1971
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Two Tropicana Workshop
Jazz - Erschienen bei Two Tropicana Workshop TM am 04.07.2020
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Hey!, It's James Moody + Flute 'N the Blues (Bonus Track Version)
Jazz - Erschienen bei Plenty Jazz Records am 05.07.2014
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Complete Jazz Series 1951
Jazz - Erschienen bei Complete Jazz Series am 27.04.2009
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The Complete Argo Collection
Jazz - Erschienen bei ENLIGHTENMENT am 08.05.2020
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Moody's Mood for Love (Remastered)
Jazz - Erschienen bei Avid Entertainment am 04.08.2017
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Complete Jazz Series 1949 - 1950
Jazz - Erschienen bei Complete Jazz Series am 27.04.2009
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Jazz Workshop
Jazz - Erschienen bei Classic Music International am 29.03.2011
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At the Jazz Workshop
Blues - Erschienen bei Lucas RecordsDigital am 22.01.2016
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